UK PM BACKS OFCOM CRACKDOWN ON DANGEROUS DRIVING VIDEOS

Downing Street condemned the videos as "utterly disgraceful," stating that social media sites have a legal obligation to remove such content promptly. Ofcom, the UK's communications regulator, has been given backing to pursue "tough action" against platforms that breach their duties under the Online Safety Act. The legislation requires services to remove illegal content and material that poses risks to users, particularly children. The incident highlights growing concerns about user-generated content glorifying dangerous driving on social platforms. Regulators have previously warned that some sites fail to act swiftly enough when hazardous videos are reported. The Online Safety Act, which came into effect earlier this year, gives Ofcom powers to issue fines and enforce compliance from tech companies. This marks one of the first high-profile cases where the government has explicitly backed regulatory intervention on content removal grounds.